Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched ?a)Condition...
Article 156 – Term of office of Governor. The Constitution of India is the fountainhead from which all our laws derive their authority and force. The Governor may, by writing under his hand addressed to the President, resign his office.
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Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched ?a)Condition...
Explanation:
Governor's Dismissal by the President in Article 156(2) is not correctly matched.
Conditions of eligibility of a Governor : Article 158
- Article 158 of the Indian Constitution lays down the conditions of eligibility for a person to be appointed as a Governor.
- A person must be a citizen of India to be eligible for the post of Governor.
- The person must have completed the age of 35 years to be appointed as a Governor.
Dismissal of a Governor by the President : Article 156(2)
- Article 156(2) of the Indian Constitution deals with the term of office of a Governor.
- It states that a Governor holds office during the pleasure of the President.
- The President can dismiss a Governor at any time without assigning any reason.
Nomination of members of Legislative Council by the Governor : Article 171(5)
- Article 171(5) of the Indian Constitution deals with the nomination of members to the Legislative Council.
- The Governor has the power to nominate members to the Legislative Council from certain fields like literature, science, art, cooperative movement, and social service.
Power of the Governor to recommend Money Bill : Article 207
- Article 207 of the Indian Constitution deals with special provisions with respect to Money Bills.
- The Governor has the power to recommend amendments to a Money Bill, but he cannot veto or withhold his assent to it.
Therefore, the correct pair that is not matched is the dismissal of a Governor by the President under Article 156(2).